It was, in many ways, sheer pot luck that snooker star John Virgo received a call from the BBC in 1990. The corporation had been developing a snooker-themed quiz show called Big Break for years. But ...
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Big Break star John Virgo entertained millions but battled demons and lost home to gambling habit
BBC's 'voice of snooker' and Big Break joker John Virgo entertained millions on TV after becoming UK champion during his playing days - but his success also came at a price, including a £200,000 ...
BBC snooker legend John Virgo has died at the age of 79, with tributes pouring in from across the world of sport and television. Known as 'The Voice of Snooker', the Salford-born star won four ...
John Virgo, snooker champion who became a popular commentator and co-host of the quiz show Big Break
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was an accomplished snooker player who achieved wider fame as a commentator and television personality, including appearing as a sidekick to Jim Davidson in the game ...
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